Minister's Tribute To Excellence In Teaching
Education Minister Trevor Mallard today paid tribute to excellence in teaching with the presentation of the AIMHI teachers' awards.
The awards were presented to 11 teachers from AIMHI schools.
"This is the first year of these peer awards. They are about teachers in some of our poorest secondary schools recognising the outstanding service of colleagues," Trevor Mallard said.
"Each year the AIMHI Forum will seek nominations for the award which will be presented at the AIMHI teachers' conference.
"Each occasion where we present awards for excellence creates an opportunity for public, tangible recognition of great successes in New Zealand education."
Teachers made their selection on the following criteria:
the teacher
is recognised by teachers and students within their school
as a person who has provided an excellent teaching
environment for students for at least five
years;
the teacher has shared their skills and
talents with other teachers in AIMHI schools;
the teacher has shared their skills and talents with other
teachers within the school;
the teacher has
significantly improved student achievement in their learning
area.
"We will always value excellence," Trevor Mallard said.
"And while not every teacher can be the top teacher, we should always aspire towards a teaching profession in which we can be confident that every teacher is excellent.
"By encouraging teachers to share their talent and experiences, these awards complement that goal," Trevor Mallard said.
List of recipients attached
Jane
Steele - McAuley High School
We acclaim Jane Steele for
her well-organised classroom where the aim of the lesson is
clearly presented to students. New strategies to improve
achievement are always being explored. She has devoted time
to rewriting the Year 9 formative and summative assessments
and has shared these with her peers. She has the respect of
both students and staff as a teacher who is committed,
organised, generous, and leads by example. We recognise Jane
Steele as an excellent teacher and a teacher of
excellence.
Eseta Fuli - Southern Cross Middle
School
We recognise Eseta Fuli as a teacher deserving of
an AIMHI Award for Excellence in Teaching. As a teacher she
has been a very strong supporter of the Abel programme. She
introduced Abel strategies into the curriculum and has led
staff meetings to reflect on school assessment strategies.
A reflective teacher who has focused attention on assessment
practices to improve the quality of learning and achievement
levels of students. We acclaim Eseta Fuli for her
excellence in teaching and dedication to student
achievement.
Samuel Pickett - Hillary College
Samuel
Picket is a teacher who leads by example. He is organised
and his lessons are thoroughly prepared. He establishes
high expectations for his students and is generous in giving
time to students to achieve these expectations. He has
promoted Abel techniques and contributed to AIMHI Workshops.
His overall contribution to the lives of students is
outstanding. He is supportive of staff and shares 'good
classroom practice' with them. A teacher who requires our
acclamation as an excellent classroom teacher who takes
teaching beyond the classroom.
Christine Lee - Mangere
College
Christine Lee is an outstanding teacher. She has
established a Career Centre that is innovative. She has
developed an Employment Skills programme that has benefited
a number of students. She has shown a total commitment to
ensuring that students are following the correct learning
programmes. She has shown good initiative in upskilling
teachers in transition and careers. An. innovative teacher
who has shown 'excellence in teaching' and is deserving of
recognition.
Sam Bahuguna - De La Salle College
We
acclaim Sam Bahuguna as deserving of an 'Excellence in
Teaching' Award. His students see him as an excellent
teacher because lessons are well structured and organised.
He has high expectations of students and challenges the
students to accept nothing less than the best. Respected by
staff and students because of the generosity he shows
through staff support, extra afternoon classes and regular
contact with parents. An exceptional teacher who monitors
students closely and achieves fine results.
Janne Wallace
- Hillary College
Janne Wallace has showed outstanding
leadership as the HOD of Social Science. She has been a
facilitator of AIMHI workshops and has contributed to Social
Science Association meetings. She has high expectations of
her students and her classroom is a delightful learning
environment. To improve student achievement she has classes
after school and at weekends. A member of the BOT reflects
her enthusiasm to ensure students at Hillary are given the
best opportunity to achieve. Janne is a teacher of
excellence deserving our recognition.
Rhonda
Eagles-Griffiths - Otahuhu College
A teacher who is
recognised as a leading teacher within her College in the
mathematics area. She not only has developed programmes in
Maths but also has been a key teacher in introducing the
Abel techniques and strategies in (his area of the
curriculum. Has worked closely with the NSW University on
the AIMHI/NSW Maths tests. She is an innovative, hard
working and popular teacher who ensures that the delivery to
students is quality. She is a Teacher of
Excellence.
Trevor Lauten - De La Salle College
An
outstanding leader of the Faculty of Languages at the
College. A respected teacher who has high expectations of
students and his fellow staff. Trevor's classrooms are
innovative and a challenging environment. Works closely with
staff to achieve the best for students, He is generous with
his time with extra classes offered after school and on
Saturday. Participated in the AIMHI workshops. A Teacher of
excellence deserving of recognition.
Robyn Parkinson -
Mangere College
Robyn has run LTL courses for staff and
given generous time to support ESOL students. Robyn has
given attention to individual students to improve
achievement, A person who is totally committed to her school
and students and is willing to 'walk the extra mile' to
achieve learning improvements. A respected member of staff
who we acclaim as deserving of an AIMHI Excellence in
Teaching Award.
Leua Tamati - Otahuhu College
Leua
Tamati was one of the first teachers of the College who
successfully applied the Abel techniques and has mentored
this to other teachers. He is well respected for his
leadership skills in many areas of College Life. A teacher
who insists on high standards. He is well respected by staff
and students and is an excellent model for Samoan students,
Leua Tamati's talents and dedication is recognised by the
AIMHI Excellence in Teaching Award for 2OOO'.
Richie
Harris - Tamaki college
Richie is a teacher who is well
liked by his students. He is a creative teacher who
establishes a non-threatening classroom, environment. Has
been a facilitator and organiser of training of the teachers
of Social Studies in AIMHI schools. A teacher who has
excelled at incorporating Information Technology in his
teaching. Richie has always been willing to share his
knowledge of IT with fellow staff. We acclaim Richie for his
excellent rapport with students and skills in
IT.